Monarch Butterflies in Kansas in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Kansas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 620 of the 2,674 sightings logged across the year (23.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for monarch butterflies in Kansas
23.2%
of yearly sightings
620
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
2,674
verified records a year
July 8.8%, August 23.2%, September 35.2%. Busiest month is September at 35.2%.
2,674 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Kansas, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
September
942 records (35.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 5 | 0.2% |
| April | 60 | 2.2% |
| May | 140 | 5.2% |
| June | 237 | 8.9% |
| July | 235 | 8.8% |
| Augustpeak | 620 | 23.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 942 | 35.2% |
| Octoberpeak | 422 | 15.8% |
| November | 11 | 0.4% |
| December | 2 | 0.1% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 2,674 |
In Kansas, August carries 23.2% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 14.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (8.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (35.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Kansas are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch2,674 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Kansas in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 620 of the 2,674 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 23.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see monarch butterflies in Kansas?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, August and October.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Kansas?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and October, based on 2,674 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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